Emotional abuse: includes constant criticism, threats, or rejection, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance.

How many children are affected and what is the impact on these children?

Two thousand (2,000) children die each year in the United States because of abuse.

More than 80,000 cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect were reported in the Central Valley in 2014.

A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds.

80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of 4.

30% of abused children will later abuse their own.

Abused children are 30% more likely to commit violent crime.

36% of women in prison were abused as children.

Studies indicate that the number of fatalities due to child abuse is significantly under counted.

How numerous are reported cases of child abuse in America?

3 million cases/year involving 5 million children are investigated.

Of these 3 million reports, 686,000 were found to have been abused in 2013.

On average 4 children die per day due to abuse

What are the statistics for Tulare County?

1 of every 11 children in Tulare County is a reported victim of abuse.

Reports of abuse in 2015:

Who abuses children?

Child abusers can be parents, caretakers, friends and neighbors. Any family, regardless of socio-economic status, religion, education, or ethnic background can be child abusers. We must all be aware to help stop the cycle of abuse.

Why does child abuse occur?

There are many factors behind possible motivations for child abuse, however child abuse by parents and guardians may face these factors that can be mitigated through support and other means:

Lack of preparation or knowledge of critical issues surrounding parenting, financial, or other environmental stressors, difficulty in relationships, depression or other mental health problems.